Maboneng City Building Free WiFi and Swimming pool

Hotels
2.9 (24 reviews)
276 Main street Unit 005 , Johannesburg , za

Facilities

Nightclub
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
BBQ facilities
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Well located
Close to amenities
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Insufficient amenities
Bad service
Room quality issues

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Multiple complaints about dirtiness, unpleasant smells, and unmaintained facilities.
Service
1.84
Service was reported as very poor, but some guests noted a standard location service.
Location
7.34
Well located as advertised, with access to nearby amenities.
Room Quality
1
Inadequate conditions reported, including bad beds and smells.
Amenities
1
Significant lack of amenities such as TV, clean pool, and basic supplies.
Value for Money
1.34
Guests felt the experience did not match expectations based on booking.
Food and Beverage
7.84
No specific complaints about food and beverage; considered standard.
Overall Experience
1.84
Predominantly negative reviews indicate a poor overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 22:02

Property Description

Modern Comforts and City Views:
Experience modern comfort and stunning city views at Maboneng City Building. Each room features a desk, balcony with city views, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom. Enjoy the convenience of a fridge, bed linen, and towels provided for a relaxing stay.

Relaxation and Recreation:
Unwind by the outdoor swimming pool or explore the city with ease, as the hotel is conveniently located just 1.5 km from the city centre. After a day of sightseeing, guests can enjoy a refreshing swim or lounge poolside to soak up the sun.

Convenience and Hospitality:
With amenities like free WiFi, private parking, a restaurant, and a bar on-site, guests can indulge in convenience and hospitality throughout their stay. The 24-hour front desk ensures that all needs are met promptly, making your visit stress-free and enjoyable.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Maboneng City Building Free WiFi and Swimming pool.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

2.9
Based on 24 reviews
Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1.84
Location: 7.34
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1.34
Food and Beverage: 7.84
Overall Experience: 1.84
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Mthabela family_with_children za
1
My stay was horrible
Pros:

There was no NM mm l

Cons:

Waiting at the reception from 3 to 5 pm while they are still cleaning the room without even explaining to me. The kitchen has no dish cloth so u wipe even the plates with the toilet paper. They only have knifes in their kitchen drawers meaning even if u eat u use a knife not a spoon.
Their electricity is tempered with so it went off the night we arrived and we slept in the dark. They fixed it the following morning around 9am and we had already had cold shower. The shower has no cover or door so the water spreads around the toilet floor. There's no carpet or mop so I had to use the bath towels they left. They leave only one toilet paper for a 3 night stay so you have to buy your own toilet paper. Come with your soap because they don't provide one.
The pillows smells like dirty gym clothes and my God the extra blankets yooooo 😦. I had to buy doom for mosquitoes. You don't sleep a wink because they decided to mix a hotel and student residence so the noise is unbearable. They entered the room in my absentia and took a towel I had left on the floor and a plastic bath basin but they didn't clean the room. Oh and the rubbish bin is also your baby.
They don't put the wet floor caution pad when they clean their reception. My 3 year old slipped and fell onto their black wet floor polish and the stains won't come off, not to mention my baby could've been injured.
Oh and their fridge is beyond dirty so you have to wipe it with the toilet paper.
All in all that place is a hell hole

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
M
Maneli couple za
1
Horrible,bad,untidy,noisy,scrap bed and linen
Pros:

Nothing was interesting,never slept there ,booked another place,horrible place to be,noisy,no toilet paper,no tv,no swimming pool no balcony as advertised,wasted my money,property owner very rude ,my complaint was not heard I hate it

Cons:

Nothing was quite interesting ,a bad place ,horrible,I didn't expect what I saw,I was not even refunded my money

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
A
andile solo_traveller za
1
Pros:

nothing at all

Cons:

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2026-02-09 via Nuitee
S
Sanele couple za
8
Pros:

Room was clean and pleasant

Cons:

The problem with flashing system

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
T
Thulani couple za
1
Bad Bad Bad infect worse
Pros:

I didn’t like any thing

Cons:

Not clean , towel there like from the street the water was cold no iron there was no one on the reception I called the number that is here on booking the guy said I must wait for him 10 minutes I ended up being assisted by a security I don’t like the fact that they took my passport they say I will get it in the morning that place is a hell hole noise outside people smoking hubly first time sleeping in cbd never again my worst nightmare experience. In the morning im calling this person who was supposed to help me check in he doesn’t answer so that he can sort the water thing he only came back 13:43 just saw a missed call 🚮

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
E
Elias couple za
1
Scam
Pros:

I did not like anything about that place. The pictures you have on your website are not that of a unit I was given and the location is in one of the worst parts of Joburg CBD which you do not show on your website and I believe that the decision not to show the location is misleading.

Cons:

I did not like everything about that place, from the location, the building itself, the unit which was not what you have on your ads and the worst part was finding the unit with no electricity during check in and being advised to contact the owner to buy electricity. It was due to these reasons that I opted to cancel my booking immediately.

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
J
Janis couple za
1
Unsatisfying no toilet paper the place was dirty waste of month
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Not even toilet paper place was dirty

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
M
Mandisa couple za
7
2026-01-25 via Nuitee
K
Karabo extended_group za
1
It was very bad
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

-THERE WAS NO TV!!!!
-THERE IS NO CITY VIEW NOR BALCONY !!!
-NO IRONING FACILITIES!!!
-The pool was closed and dirty , smaller than displayed on the pictures(the pool was what I wanted initially)
-The room was not clean. There was a dreadlock on the couch, a dirty face cloth and a hair removal tool in the bathroom
-the toilet does not work properly, you have to pour water yourself in the toilet to flush it
-the host was rude
-the sheets were dirty , they had a musky smell

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
S
Snikiwe extended_group za
5
I was not happy
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The swimming pool was not clean n closed

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
N
Nomfundo couple za
1
Dissatisfied and disappointing Venue
Pros:

Nothing,I Did not enjoy my stay. Everything was disappointing

Cons:

The place was dirty from the kitchen,the bedroom,shower & toilet. The blankets were smelling,the sheets were not even ironed.

There was cold water in the shower you have to use a kettle to boil water for bathing.

It was so filthy,the floor was dirty and all the house was smelling. It's a noisy place full of students with noise.I will not recommend

2026-01-16 via Nuitee
N
Nyashanu solo_traveller zw
8
2026-01-11 via Nuitee
D
Dorcus Mmabatho extended_group za
1
Horrible place to be at...
Pros:

Only Wi Fi was perfect.

Cons:

The place is not neat, and the are people who permanently staying there. They'll making nose all night... The owner told us to top up electricity if is finished..n he only bought electricity for 50rand... Mind you, we booked for t days for night,self catering... The place doesn't have cleaning materials.. no one comes in n check on us or even change bathroom towels.. the pool ooooooh😭😭😭😭😭😭 it's empty n dirty.. the bed have bed bugs.... That's not a hotel at all... It's not even a BNB... Myb a hostel it's better... The service...it's very poor...

2026-01-09 via Nuitee
K
Khanyisile extended_group za
1
2026-01-06 via Nuitee
N
Nakata couple za
1
Not the best
Pros:

The location was scary but the food was okay

Cons:

The pool was not working and this is the main reason we booked the place the room we chose was different from the one they had us staying in and they kept saying they will change us rooms

2026-01-06 via Nuitee
E
Evidence couple za
4
Disappointed
Pros:

The place is close to jewel park, incase u need to get something to eat n stuff.

Cons:

No wi-fii as promised, no TV and streaming ,place no shower towels,no hand soap, no toilet paper,place not clean, it's smells urine on the outside balcony.
Beds in bad condition

2025-12-30 via Nuitee
K
Keke extended_group za
1
Pros:

Nothing the service was very poor

Cons:

The place was very bad,it was nothing compared to what I booked, blankets was darty.,the room was smelling urine. On Saturday electricity was finished we bath with a cold water. THAT PLACE WAS VERY BAD

2025-12-24 via Nuitee
T
Tshepiso couple za
10
Pros:

The place looks exceptional and looks exactly like the picture

Cons:

Nothing honestly

2025-12-20 via Nuitee
L
Lesedi couple za
5
2025-12-18 via Nuitee
K
Kholokazi couple za
1
2025-12-06 via Nuitee